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Cinder House, St. Louis, MO

Cinder House

4.6
4.6
1278 Reviews
$31 to $50
South American
The Four Seasons St Louis is partnering with James Beard Award winning Chef Gerard Craft to bring you Cinder House. The menu centers around the kitchens 14 ft wood-burning hearth. Located on the iconic 8th floor of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Cinder House showcases sweeping views of the Gateway Arch and downtown skyline.

“Some foods taste so much more complex when cooked on a wood fire,” Craft says. “Grilling is a universal technique so the menu reflects many different cultures but the food will be heavily influenced by the grilling mecca of South America.”

Craft’s focus on simple foods with bold flavors is highlighted throughout the menu and includes several steak selections and rotating grilled items. From grilled pickles to grilled lamb ribs in soy, lime and garlic with a mango-honey glaze, dishes feature enticing techniques and flavors.

Dine indoors with warm wood and stone interiors or venture out onto the new outdoor lounge and upbeat bar area.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    South American, Brazilian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 881-5759
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerard Craft
  • Catering
    Take Out Call 314-881-2123 <br />Little time for cooking at home, especially during the week? We are offering Take Out service, a welcome alternative to working people and busy parents who want to relax in the comfort of their own home and still enjoy a delicious meal.
  • Private party facilities
    Please let us know how we may customize your special dining experience. We have several spaces in Cinder House to accommodate groups up to 16 guests. We can also help direct you to our Sales and Catering Team for larger groups events.Email: cinderhouse.stlouis@fourseasons.com
  • Private party contact
    Kerri Carwile: (314) 881-5759
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown St. Louis
  • Cross street
    Carr
  • Parking details
    $10.50 Discounted/Validated parking through Four Seasons valet only.
  • Public transit
    Arch-Laclede's Landing Metro-Link Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Louis

    Great for scenic views

  • Downtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Downtown

    Innovative

  • Downtown

    Healthy

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

1,278 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dining at CinderHouse was a wonderful experience. The weather cooperated and we were able to dine outside! We were there on a Sunday for there brunch.. Evetything was perfect from the food to the service and. spectacular view of St. louis and the Arch!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cinder House is our favorite resturant in St. Louis. The food is excellent and the view of the Arch at night is stunning.

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  3. TangieB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything, including the team, was amazing! Our seater took photos of our group before seating us. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Food is so blah, mediocre service. I have given Cinder House so many chances but this evening’s dinner led me to a very firm conclusion that, except for the onion dip appetizer with fries, this place has terrible food. We had the pork chop (bland, too smoky), fish ceviche (bland, lacks acidity; charged $32 (for an appetizer!!!) I’m glad I checked the bill because it was $22 on the menu; waitress apologized claiming the price was for lobster ceviche and they have not changed the price in their computer), and a vegetarian pasta dish tallarines verde (bland again; pesto sauce and the pasta were too heavy). To add to the blah food, they were understaffed and our server, Alisha, is too businesslike, unengaged, and has a bit of an attitude - her interactions with us were so forced and I felt she did not really enjoy working at the place. I do not think she is familiar with the menu items, and was winging her descriptions. She also served me my glass of Chardonnay after I was halfway through the ceviche. And lemon slices, for our iced teas, never arrived. Aside from the overcharged ceviche, my husband clearly asked for a substitution of fries for the chips that came with the onion dip - we assumed it would be free of charge since an order of fries is cheaper than the dip with chips. But no - they charged us for the fries separately. Nate, the bartender was a saving grace - as always, he made outstanding cocktails and was very personable. Go to Cinder House for the swanky ambience and drinks, not for the other things.

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  5. mker

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The evening at Cinder House was perfect from beginning to end. Truly excellent. Hors d'oeuvres to wine pairs to entree to a beautiful light dessert... yes dessert. Perfect service. Honestly could not have been better in any way.

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  6. Ambkdn

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was very delicious. Special for the night were cheese balls, but more light and fluffy than expected. The scallops awesome and the Tallerine pesto with wild mushrooms, wow! Espresso martini’s to finish off, perfect.

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  7. JohnV

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular but low key. Sophisticated but approachable. Worldly but cozy. Expensive but warranted. Delicious, unusual cuisine and drinks, but classics are available. Kind and efficient service. A cool, knowledgeable sommelier (Anthony) that isn’t a stereotypical stuffy jerk. Luxurious ambiance. Four Seasons never fails to deliver.

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  8. masterchef

    Naples

    132 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We dined here to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were seated at a perfect table outside overlooking the Arch and reflecting pool on the hotel's rooftop. Our server was personable and happy to offer suggestions for drinks and starters. The lamb ribs were very good. The roasted hen of the woods mushrooms were exceptional. We had the duck duo and the Mocequa (seafood stew) as entrees. Both very well prepared and each had perfect seasoning. For a birthday dessert, the sent out their Liamones Rellenos, which is a coconut mousse disguised as a fresh lime. Beautiful presentation and delicious. Cinder House is certainly a special occasion restaurant to be enjoyed by anyone looking for a great meal with a great view.

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  9. CMoe

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. Our server Erwin was outstanding . The duck ribs are really good.

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  10. PatM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Underwhelmed. Great servers/service. Despite being a 'hyped' place, it was perhaps half capacity or less at 7PM on a Saturday night. Scallops were good but not amazing. Risotto was grainy. Polenta side dish was the winner. Good cocktails. Pre-read some info re: parking so I gave our ticket to the waiter, thinking it was covered. $10 parking charge became part of our bill. Not worth a drive downtown...sad to say.

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  11. MelissaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the mahi fish sandwich and it was superb. Delicious bun and Cole slaw and good portion size of the filet. The patio was so peaceful with the reflection pool and view of the Arch. The hostess and servers were very welcoming and accommodating. Will return again!

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  12. SharniseC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    I didn’t like the fact the we had to pay an additional $7 per person fee to bring in a birthday cake and that we weren’t allowed to bring In birthday balloons. The menu didn’t have a great selection but overall the service was great and the ambiance was amazing

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  13. michaels

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was amazing! I loved the food! And the sever (Erin) was amazing! They brought out are food and made good conversation throughout the night!

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  14. Himer

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    The service was the worst we have ever had at a restaurant.

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  15. JohnB

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    All 3 of us felt out of place. We felt like our business wasn't needed. Serving crew were very rude.

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  16. SeanC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    The ambience is amazing and the service was great. However, if I am paying over $200 for a meal, I want to feel like the food is the best part. Don’t get me wrong, the food was good, but it wasn’t as good as I was expecting. If I’m paying that kind of money, I want the food to be the most memorable part.

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  17. SmooothYonce

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My Wife enjoyed her Birthday Dinner last night at the Cinder House. The atmosphere was sexy, the service was incredible, the food/drinks were amazing and the views outside were breath-taking. Kudos!!!

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  18. AaronG

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chose to sit outside and the view was very serene. It was a quiet night and the layout on the balcony was well put together. Beautiful place to have a nic3 evening dinner and drinks. Excellent food and service.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitstaff was amazing. Views were too! Perfect views of the Arch and river from the patio. The food was flavorful, unique, and cooked perfectly. Try the cocktails!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Always great! Will return again for the amazing time!

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  21. LillianR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    The food was good but our server was very interested in my boyfriend and taking care of him and not me, she addressed him majority of the time, put her hand on his shoulder and called him sweetheart even though I was the one paying the bill. Not satisfied with her.

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  22. sbind

    Indiana

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining. The Cheese Bread, not on the menu was the best I have ever had in the States. Rivals the best from Rio and São Paulo. Wood grilled Pork Chop and the Butternut Risotto were marvelous. The Lime dessert, also not on the menu was incredible and unique. Great service, always on it.

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  23. Sasand01

    Denver

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent first time at Cinder House! The service was superb.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had Hope as our waitress. Great experience! Will be going again next time we are in town. Thank you!

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  25. RobL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food prices, ambience, customer service all good! Cocktails were overpriced and not worth what you pay. We ordered one for $20 and another for $24, not worth it. Would just recommend a bottle of wine instead.

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  26. AidaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was Glen, he was fantastic! Highly recommend the Piri Piri Chicken & Strip Steak!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good experience! Staff was great. Great drinks and decent food.

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  28. AnnA

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the outdoor patio, the food was delicious, and our waiter, Amber, was really on the ball. She was very helpful with information about an appetizer and entrees, and she surprised us with an extra special design on my son-in-law's dessert to celebrate him getting his first driver's license!

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  29. RodS

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The outdoor view was amazing. Meal portions were smaller, but food was outstanding.

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  31. Jarhopki

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The restaurant ambiance was very pleasant and food reasonable for brunch. The buffet that came with brunch was pretty small (charcuterie / cheese / pastries / oats / yogurt) but reasonable quality. Having one cheese seemed a little sparse, and as it was quiet, a fly congregated around the food which was off putting. Main course which you ordered off the menu was good. The service was very poor. Waters and coffee went empty. Condiments not brought out with food as requested and couldn’t get them for five minutes as hard to flag somebody down. No spoons brought out for yogurt. I normally wouldn’t be too bothered about these things but when you’re paying close to $40 for eggs Benedict and a pastry you expect no real issues with service. They weren’t understaffed just seemed chaotic in who was doing what on service.

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  32. LBKers

    Las Vegas

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had our Anniversary dinner at Cinder House and the appetizers looked so interesting we decided to make a meal of them. Our waiter added the off-menu Cinder House homemade cheese buns as an anniversary gift. The lamb ribs were perfectly seasoned and tender, mussels were in a wonderful Peruvian sauce and the little gem salad was fresh and delightful. The hen of the woods mushrooms were unusual but very tasty. Service was attentive but not overbearing and the ambience with a view of the Gateway Arch was beautiful. It was a wonder meal with a South American theme that made it a very special evening.

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  33. CeePB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Cinder House was the perfect place for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. Would we return, definitely a Yes for us.

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  34. JoyaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lisa was wonderful as well as the other staff. The food was fantastic and you can't beat the views. Take someone you like a lot because it is pricey

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Try the Wagu Brisket Hash for brunch, you won’t be disappointed!! And It’s GF !

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  36. LZ123

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely birthday celebration for my daughter. Thank you

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  37. MichaelK

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful view of the arch, everything on the menu is delicious.

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  38. RikM

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eric was a great server. Drinks were perfect. Steaks were perfectly done, full of flavor, great texture. They had a great and tasty char without being overdone. The biscuits were perfect as a starter. Port and churro ice cream sandwich was delicious.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, drinks, and service! The staff were also great with our kids, which is another added bonus!

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  40. temikaw

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    For this to be a high end hotel/restaurant the seats and chairs at the Cinderhouse were horribly stained. Makes the whole ambiance a downgrade. You shouldn’t charge $40 for a brunch for muffins and cheese.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Cinder House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 881-5759.

Cinder House is rated 4.6 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cinder House

999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown St. Louis
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    South American, Brazilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $10.50 Discounted/Validated parking through Four Seasons valet only.
  • Public transit
    Arch-Laclede's Landing Metro-Link Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerard Craft
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (314) 881-5759
  • Catering
    Take Out Call 314-881-2123 <br />Little time for cooking at home, especially during the week? We are offering Take Out service, a welcome alternative to working people and busy parents who want to relax in the comfort of their own home and still enjoy a delicious meal.
  • Private party facilities
    Please let us know how we may customize your special dining experience. We have several spaces in Cinder House to accommodate groups up to 16 guests. We can also help direct you to our Sales and Catering Team for larger groups events.Email: cinderhouse.stlouis@fourseasons.com
  • Private party contact
    Kerri Carwile: (314) 881-5759
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